68047265 - GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II

Requisition No: 820608 

Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration

Working Title: 68047265 - GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 68047265 

Salary:  $1,645.27 biweekly 

Posting Closing Date: 05/02/2024 

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Agency Overview:

The Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) is Florida's chief health policy and planning entity. The Agency is responsible for administering the Florida Medicaid program, the licensure and regulation of nearly 50,000 health care facilities, and empowering consumers through health care transparency initiatives.

Under the direction of the Agency Secretary, AHCA is focused on advancing Governor DeSantis’ vision for Florida’s health care system to be the most cost-effective, transparent, and high-quality health care system in the nation. Current Agency initiatives include implementing Florida’s groundbreaking Canadian Prescription Drug Importation Program, overhauling Florida’s healthcare technological ecosystem, and increasing insight in the cost of health care services.

The Medicaid program provides low-income families and individuals with access to health care.  If you have a desire to use your talent and skills at an organization that provides critical services to millions of individuals and families across the state, AHCA invites you to apply to become an essential member of our team. As one of Florida’s leading state agencies, AHCA’s diverse workforce community of more than 1,400 employees is proud of its efforts to serve the people of Florida.

Agency Objectives:

HIGH QUALITY

Emphasizing quality in all that we do to improve health outcomes, always putting the individual first.

TRANSPARENT

Supporting initiatives that promote transparency and empower consumers in making well informed healthcare decisions.

COST-EFFECTIVE

Leveraging Florida’s buying power in delivering high quality care at the lowest cost to taxpayers.

Position Overview:

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the quality of health care in Florida. We are seeking to hire Government Operations Consultant II who desires to work to enhance the delivery of health care services through the Florida Medicaid Program.  This position requires a candidate who is creative, flexible, innovative, and who will thrive in a fast-paced, team-based work environment.

This position is located in the Bureau of Medicaid Program Finance (MPF).  MPF manages and projects Florida’s $34.5 billion Medicaid Services budget, oversees financial reporting of the Agency’s contracted Medicaid health plans, calculates both institutional and non-institutional Medicaid reimbursement rates, and disburses supplemental payments to Medicaid providers.

This position is responsible for monitoring the financial and banking functions performed by the fiscal agent contractor to ensure appropriate payment of Medicaid claims.  The incumbent will review operations of the Florida Medicaid Management Information System (FMMIS) for compliance with contractual documents and identify financial system discrepancies to provide resolution of problems.  This position will assist in defining and conducting internal audits to monitor the fiscal agent operations and ensure fiscal agent processes are operating in an efficient and effective manner and develop work papers and responses necessary to address financial audit questions, findings, and reports.

Perform other duties and responsibilities as required by the Medicaid Program.

This position will start at the base rate of $1,645.27 biweekly/non-negotiable.

This position is not a remote or telework position; it will have to report to a Field Office or the Headquarters in Tallahassee.

Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• State Group Insurance Coverage Options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;

• Flexible Spending Accounts;

• State of Florida retirement options, including employer contributions;

• Generous annual and sick leave benefits;

• 9 paid holidays a year and 1 Personal Holiday each year;

• Career advancement opportunities;

• Tuition waiver for courses offered by Florida’s nationally ranked State University System;

• Training and professional development opportunities;

• And more!

For more information about the Bureau of Medicaid Program Finance, please visit our website at http://ahca.myflorida.com/Medicaid/index.shtml.

Join us at the Agency for Health Care Administration in fulfilling our mission to provide “Better Health Care for all Floridians.”

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of methods of data collection and analysis.

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and orally.

Ability to formulate policies and procedures.

Ability to work independently.

Ability to collect and analyze financial data.

Ability to utilize problem solving techniques.

Knowledge of FMMIS operating System.

Knowledge of bank reconciliation.

Knowledge of accounting systems or financial databases.

Ability to travel, with or without accommodations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

- Three years experience related to banking, mathematics, accounting, auditing, or financial analysis.

- Four years professional experience using Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.

- One year professional experience working with accounting systems or financial databases. 

Preference will be given to applicants with Medicaid, FMMIS, and/or contract management experience:

- A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a focus in a business-related field such as accounting, finance, or mathematics being highly preferred.  Experience can also be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

N/A

CONTACT: JOHNNIE MAE PETERS (850) 412-4101

BACKGROUND SCREENING 

It is the policy of the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and, if applicable, also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and Chapter 408, F.S.  No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency.  Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.